Dr. Chinonye Faith Chinedu-okeke
Dr. Chinonye Faith Chinedu-okeke is a LECTURER II in MASS COMMUNICATION Department, Faculty Of Social Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Dr. Chinonye Faith Chinedu-Okeke is a scholar at the Department of Mass Communication, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. She obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Mass Communication, a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Mass Communication (Print Journalism) and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in New Media. Dr. Chinedu-Okeke was a Secretarial Assistant in the Departments of Mass Communication and Modern European Languages at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. Presently, she teaches at the Department of Mass Communication, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. She has equally published a significant number of local and international journal articles, book chapters and conference papers. As a communication and media scholar, Dr. Chinedu-Okeke belongs to some professional bodies. At the moment, she is an MBA student of Teesside University Middlesbrough, United Kingdom.
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Address: | Mass Communication, Faculty Of Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | MASS COMMUNICATION |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | University Of Nigeria Nsukka. (Doctor of Philosophy, August, 2019) January, 2016 to May, 2019 PhD Mass Communication |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Master Degree, November, 2014) January, 2011 to May, 2014 Master Of Science Mass Communication |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Bachelor Degree, June, 2010) September, 2003 to September, 2009 Bachelor Of Science Mass Communication |
| 4 | Abbot Girls Secondary School Ihiala. (NECO, December, 2001) September, 1996 to June, 2001 NECO |
| 5 | Nkwoogbe Primary School Ihiala. (FSLC, September, 1995) September, 1990 to July, 1995 FSLC |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka March, 2019 to April, 2055 |
| 2 | Assistant Coordinator, Department of Mass Communication, Nnamdi Azikiwe University April, 2014 to February, 2017 |
| 3 | Secretarial Assistant, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka December, 2010 to March, 2019 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Obinna Ugbo, Chinonye Faith Chinedu-Okeke, and Jude Nwakpoke Ogbodo. (2022, May) Citizen Journalism and Health Communication in Pandemics’ Prevention and Control. Springer, Cham., Health Crises and Media Discourses in Sub-Saharan Africa, pp 183–199 |
| 2 | Uzochukwu, Chinwe Elizabeth & Chinedu-Okeke, Chinonye Faith. (2021, August) Nigerian Journalism Practice In The Era Of Social Media In E.M. Mojaye (Ed.) Media Systems Of Communication: Issues And Perspective Babcock University Press, pp 397-422 |
| 3 | Chinedu-Okeke, Chinonye Faith & Uzochukwu, Chinwe Elizabeth. (2021, July) New Media Literacy And National Development In The Digital Age. In K.K Ossayi, A.N. Agbaenyi, & C.U. Kalu (eds.) Contemporary Issues In Social Sciences IG Global Concept, pp 88-110 |
| 4 | Chinedu-Okeke, Chinonye Faith & Uzochukwu, Chinwe Elizabeth. (2020, September) Newspaper Editing And Production. In C.S Okunna, Communication And Media Studies: Multiple Perspectives New Generation Educare Ltd Enugu, pp 3 - 28 |
| 5 | Uzochukwu, Chinwe Elizabeth & Chinedu-Okeke, Chinonye Faith & Onyenekwe Ogochukwu Nneka. (2020, September) Introduction To Health Communication. In C.S Okunna, Communication And Media Studies: Multiple Perspectives New Generation Educare Ltd Enugu, pp 491 - 514 |
| 6 | Ukwueze, Cornelius A., Chinedu-Okeke, Chinonye F., & Omenugha, Nelson O.. (2019, May) Electoral Knowledge, Perception And Use Of Social Media In 2011 General Elections: A Case Study Of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Students. In K.A. Omenugha, A. Fayoyin & C.M. Ngugi (eds.) New Media And African Society Nairobi Academic Press, pp 129 – 140 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Chinedu-Okeke Chinonye Faith, Okoro Nnanyelugo, Ndolo Ike Sylvester, Obi Ijeoma. (2021, May), "Mobile Authentication Service (MAS) Scheme And Public Engagements In Eradicating Fake Drugs In South-east Nigeria", Journal of Healthcare Communications, Vol. 6, (Issue -4), pp 1-6 |
| 2 | Chinedu-Okeke Chinonye Faith, Uzochukwu Chinwe Elizabeth, Eleje George Uchenna, Obi Ijeoma, Onwuegbuna Arinze Anthony, Eleje Lydia Ijeoma. (2021, August), "Effects Of Misinformation On COVID-19 Prevention And Control In Nigeria", Journal of Clinical Images and Medical Case Reports. |
| 3 | Chinedu-Okeke, Chinonye Faith & Obi Ijeoma. (2021, June), "Dialectics Of The Discourse On Homosexuality In Nigeria.", International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research, Vol. 9, (Issue 2), pp 45-55 |
| 4 | Chinedu-Okeke, Chinonye Faith, Nnanyelugo Okoro, & Obi Ijeoma. (2021, July), "Mobile Authentication Service (MAS) Scheme And Public Participation In Eradicating Fake Drugs In South-East Nigeria", International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), Vol. 5, (Issue 6), pp 90-98 |
| 5 | Chinedu-Okeke Chinonye Faith, Agbasimelo Chioma Ifeoma, Obi Ijeoma, Onyejelem Timothy Ekeledirichukwu. (2021, September), "Newspaper Coverage of COVID-19 Issues in Nigeria", Journal of Health Care Communications, Vol. 6, (Issue 5) |
| 6 | Uzochukwu, Chinwe Elizabeth & Chinedu-Okeke, Chinonye Faith. (2017, July), "Audience Awareness And Use Of Mobile Authentication Service (MAS) In Identifying Fake And Substandard Drugs In Nigeria.", Mgbakoigba, Journal of African Studies, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 47-66 |
| 7 | Chinedu-Okeke, Chinonye Faith & Obi Ijeoma. (2016, ), "Social Media As A Political Platform In Nigeria: A Focus On Electorates In South-Eastern Nigeria.", IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science (IOSR-JHSS), Vol. 21, (Issue 11), pp 6-22 |
| 8 | Okafor Godson Okwuchukwu & Malizu Chinonye Faith. (2015, April), "Effective Public Relations And Organizational Management: The Bond.", International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 24-30 |
| 9 | Okafor Godson Okwuchukwu & Malizu Chinonye Faith. (2014, March), "Mobile Phone Use Pattern Among Undergraduates Of Nigeria.", International Journal of Advance Research in Humanities and Social Sciences (IJOARHS), Vol. 2, (Issue 10), pp 1-16 |
| 10 | Okafor Godson Okwuchukwu, Malizu Chinonye Faith, & Okon-Bassey Esther. (2014, August), "Portrayal Of Children In Magazine Adverts In Nigeria: A Content Analysis", International Journal of Advancements in Research and Technology, Vol. 3, (Issue 10), pp 99 – 104 |
| 11 | Okafor Godson Okwuchukwu & Malizu Chinonye Faith. (2014, October), "The Role Of Public Relations In Effective Organizational Management", Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol. 2, (Issue 6), pp 982-987 |
| 12 | Okafor Godson Okwuchukwu & Malizu Chinonye Faith. (2014, June), "Media Availability, Accessibility And Use In The Development Of A Rural Community In Anambra State", Journal of Communication and Media Research, (Issue 1), pp 119 – 136 |
| 13 | Okafor Godson Okwuchukwu & Malizu Chinonye Faith. (2014, November), "Exploring The Synergy Of Democracy And National Security For Good Governance In Nigeria", IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science (IOSR-JHSS), Vol. 19, (Issue 1), pp 21-28 |
| 14 | Okafor Godson Okwuchukwu & Malizu Chinonye Faith. (2013, February), "Nigerian Mass Media Today: How Far, So Far?", International Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Review, Vol. 4, (Issue 3), pp 84-95 |
| 15 | Okafor Godson Okwuchukwu & Malizu Chinonye Faith. (2013, April), "The Media, Democracy And Trade Unionism In Nigeria: Challenges And Prospects", Journal of New Media and Mass Communication (IISTE), Vol. 17, (Issue 1), pp 79-89 |
| 16 | Okafor Godson Okwuchukwu & Malizu Chinonye Faith. (2013, June), "The Nigerian Mass Media And Childhood Socialization", IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science (IOSR-JHSS), Vol. 16, (Issue 5), pp 6-10 |
| 17 | Okafor Godson Okwuchukwu & Malizu Chinonye Faith. (2013, July), "New Media And Sustainable Agricultural Development In Nigeria", Journal of New Media and Mass Communication (IISTE), Vol. 20, pp 66-73 |
| 18 | Malizu Chinonye Faith. (2011, May), "Re-examining The Credibility Of Photojournalism In The Digital Photography And Editing Era", UNIBEN MediaCom Journal, Vol. 1, (Issue 4), pp 133-148 |
| Thesis | |
| 1 | Malizu, Chinonye Faith. (2014, May), "Assessing The Use Of SMS Language In Formal Written Communication Among Undergraduates Of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka". |
| Dissertations | |
| 1 | Chinedu-Okeke Chinonye Faith. (2019, May), "Public Awareness And Use Of Mobile Authentication Service (MAS) In Identifying Fake Drugs In South-East Nigeria.". |
| Projects | |
| 1 | Malizu, Chinonye Faith. (2009, September), "Comparative Analysis Of The Role Of Mass Communication And Interpersonal Communication In Rural Development: A Study Of Okija In Ihiala L.G.A". |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Okafor Godson Okwuchukwu & Malizu Chinonye Faith. (2013, July), "Promoting Sustainable Development Through Strategic Communication", A paper presented at the 2nd international conference on Social Sciences and Challenges of Sustainable Development |
| 2 | Omenugha, K., Ukwueze, C. & Malizu, C.. (2011, July), "An Analysis Of Electorate’s Knowledge, Perception And Use Of Social Media In 2011 Nigeria Elections", A paper presented at the Nwuneli International Conference on Communication, at J.Jumac Hotel & Towers, Awka |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Reviewerships | |
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| 1 | Reviewer, "What’s For Breakfast?: A Content Analysis of Breakfast Food Advertisements and the Promotion of Binge Eating Disorder Behaviors" (February, 2021) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Member, "Department of Mass Communication UNIZIK Unbundling Committee" (March, 2021 to September, 2021) |
| 2 | member, "Departmental Quality Assurance Sub-Committee, NAU." (February, 2021 to September, 2021) |
| 3 | Secretary, "Adhoc Committee for the adjustment of Continuing Education Programme (CEP) Curriculum for Mass Communication Programme." (April, 2021 to July, 2021) |
| 4 | Member, "Faculty of Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Research Committee" (May, 2021 to November, 2022) |
| 5 | Departmental Coordinator, "Continuing Education Programme (CEP)" (December, 2019 to September, 2021) |
| 6 | Secretary, "FSS Curriculum Committee" (November, 2019 to September, 2020) |
| 7 | Secretary, "FSS Budget and Financial Committee" (November, 2019 to September, 2020) |
| 8 | Secretary, "FSS Sports and Cultural Committee" (November, 2019 to September, 2020) |
| 9 | Staff Adviser/Exam Officer, "Year Three (CEP)" (December, 2019 to September, 2021) |
| 10 | staff adviser, "Department of Mass Communication, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (December, 2019 to September, 2021) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Association of Media and Communication Researchers of Nigeria (AMCRON)" (member since 2021), https://www.jcmrjournal.org/about-jcmr |
| 2 | Full Member, "NAU Genomics and Bioinformatics Consortium" (member since 2019), https://ngbc.unizik.edu.ng/about |
| 3 | Associate Member, "Reading Association of Nigeria (RAN)" (member since 2015), https://www.readingassociationnigeria.org/about-ran.php |
| 4 | Full Member, "Nigeria Consortium for Ecosocial Health Research (NCEHR)" (member since 2015), https://ncehr.org |
Relevant Events Attended
| Workshops | |
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| 1 | "Workshop on Humanities African Humanities Program (AHP) Grant writing and General Grantsmanship for the Humanities", (Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 2nd October, 2019 to 3rd October, 2019; Faculty of Arts Conference hall |
| 2 | "Workshop on Synopsis and Grant Writing. Organised by the School of Postgraduate Studies", (Faculty of Arts, University of Nigeria Nsukka), 31st October, 2016 to 1st November, 2016; Faculty of Arts |
| 3 | "Master Trainers Workshop", (Anambra State Ministry of Education, in collaboration with Reading Association of Nigeria (RAN) and Literacy Enhancement and Achievement Project (LEAP)), 8th September, 2015 to 24th September, 2015; Girls’ Secondary School, Amaenyi Awka |
| 4 | "Workshop/Seminar and Practicum on Content Analysis", (Department of Mass Communication, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.), 15th July, 2015 to 16th July, 2015; Department of Mass Communication Auditorium, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |